CVE-2025-43445
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-04-02

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Tahoe 26.1, tvOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1. Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2026-04-02
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-43445
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.1 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.1 (exc)
apple macos to 14.8.2 (exc)
apple macos From 15.0 (inc) to 15.7.2 (exc)
apple tvos to 26.1 (exc)
apple visionos to 26.1 (exc)
apple watchos to 26.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read caused by insufficient input validation when processing media files. A specially crafted malicious media file can trigger this flaw, potentially causing unexpected application termination or corruption of process memory.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can cause applications to crash unexpectedly or lead to memory corruption, which might be leveraged to disrupt normal device operation or potentially execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the available security updates to your Apple devices, specifically updating to visionOS 26.1, macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, macOS Sequoia 15.7.2, watchOS 26.1, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, or tvOS 26.1 as applicable. Avoid processing untrusted or maliciously crafted media files until the update is applied.

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